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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.71, 974.73 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.71, 974.73 and 187.52 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.71 : 974.73 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.71/974.73 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.71x = 974.73 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.71x = 182,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,783.81/649.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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